Life Is a Dream (1987)

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A baroque mix of revolutionary politics, pop culture and semiotics loosely based on the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. A young prince learns that life is just a dream from which we wake when we die. And that dreams may be as real as life.

Director: Raúl Ruiz
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jorge Arriagada
Cinematography: Jacques Bouquin
Editing: Martine Bouquin, Rudolfo Wedeles
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Raúl Ruiz
More Films in Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life Is a Dream about?
A baroque mix of revolutionary politics, pop culture and semiotics loosely based on the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. A young prince learns that life is just a dream from which we wake when we die. And that dreams may be as real as life.
Who directed Life Is a Dream?
Life Is a Dream was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in Life Is a Dream?
Life Is a Dream stars Sylvain Thirolle, Roch Leibovici, Bénédicte Sire, Jean-Bernard Guillard, Jean-François Lapalus.
How long is Life Is a Dream?
Life Is a Dream has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Life Is a Dream?
Life Is a Dream is a Drama, Fantasy film.
Where was Life Is a Dream produced?
Life Is a Dream was produced in France.